Winning seven games in a row, this is the Cubs' longest streak since August 2008. more ›

Fire, Red Bull Draw more ›

Down 2-0 at one point and 2-1 late, the Sox scored a run in each of the last three innings to edge the Orioles 4-2. Carlos Quentin's solo homer in the fourth cut the Orioles' lead in half and A.J. Pierzynski doubled in a run in the seventh to tie the game at 2-2. In the eighth, Alex Rios singled in the go-ahead run and Gordon Beckham singled in the insurance run in the ninth. On the hill, Gavin Floyd pitched seven innings and got his eighth win of the year and Ozzie sent out J.J. Putz for the save opportunity and Putz secured his third save of the year. The Sox have won seven of their last 10 and hope to finish the series with a win before turning their focus to Minnesota. Mark Buehrle gets the start this afternoon (12:35 p.m., CSN). more ›

The Sox were on the losing end of a walk-off win by the Orioles, falling 2-1 in 10 innings. A Gordon Beckham solo homer tied the game at 1-1 in the third but it was the Orioles came through with a run in the bottom of the 10th to walk off with the win. John Danks had a strong six-inning outing in which he gave up just one run and the bullpen held until Tony Pena gave up the game-winner in the 10th. The Sox try to rebound later tonight (6:05 p.m., WGN). more ›

The Sox' comeback summer continues as after yesterday's 5-3 (comeback) victory over the Rangers, they now sit just a game back of Detroit and Minnesota who are tied atop the AL Central. The Sox struck first last night on a Mark Kotsay double in the second but still found themselves down 3-2 after five innings. In the top of the sixth, Carlos Quentin doubled in the tying run and, with two outs in the inning, Alexei Ramirez broke the tie with a two-run shot, putting the Sox on top for good. Mark Buehrle gave up all three runs but pitched seven innings for the win, his seventh on the year. J.J. Putz and (newly-anointed All-Star) Matt Thornton combined for two innings of scoreless relief to secure the win. After the game, Ramirez said, "We are very excited to be where we are." That seems to be an understatement. The Sox are now back at home where they'll open a three-game series against the Angels tonight (6:05 p.m., CSN+). more ›

Cubs Hold Off Reds more ›

For a time, it looked like the Cubs were heading towards another of their trademark losses: great pitching undermined by awful hitting in a one- or two-run loss. But, no, instead, it turned into a blowout loss as the Reds ran away with the game 12-0 and, to be honest, we're not sure which one is worse. It was a pitcher's duel for the first six innings as Ryan Dempster initially looked sharp while the Cubs could only muster a pair of hits. But everything came unraveled on the mound in the seventh inning when the Reds exploded for nine runs, due in part to six walks Cubs pitchers gave up that inning. Meanwhile, the Cubs couldn't muster any sort of response as they lost 8 of their last 11 games; they've only scored 20 runs over that span but 8 of those runs came in one win over the Angels and they've scored 0 or 1 runs in 6 of those games. With Carlos Silva's recent struggles and the offense absolutely putrid, here's a suggestion for whatever Cub gets the token selection to the All-Star Game on Sunday when the teams are announced: don't go. To be honest, looking at the roster, we can't think of a single player worthy of the honor. If you care, the Cubs look to find a new way to lose again tomorrow when they face off against the Reds once more (12:05 p.m., CSN). more ›

For once, the Cubs managed to knock in a few baserunners and mount a small rally, but they still couldn't get over the hump in a 3-2 extra inning loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Carlos Silva pitched well, allowing two runs over 7.2 innings and striking out six, but he went winless for his fourth straight start after beginning the year 8-0. Down 2-0 in the bottom of the eighth, the Cubs mounted a rally thanks to Tyler Colvin's two-run single. But, a few batters later, with runners on first and third and one out, Derrek Lee grounded into an inning-ending double play. After allowing a run in the top of the 10th, the Cubs again found themselves with two on and one out in the bottom of the inning but Colvin, formerly the hero, grounded into a double play that ended the game. Said Lou in the obvious statement of the day: "You can't ask any more of our pitching than what they're doing. They keep us in every game they play. We just don't seem to come up with the big hit when we need it and we fall short. It's been a recurring theme. Until we start doing that, it'll continue to be a struggle." Ryan Dempster tries to get the Cubs, losers of 7 of their last 10 games, back on track this afternoon (1:20 p.m., WGN). more ›

Canucks Down Blackhawks, Stay Alive more ›

Peavy Stellar For Sox more ›

Blackhawks Cruise Past Canucks. Again. more ›

'Hawks Lose In Regular Season Finale more ›

Cubs Edge Reds more ›

The Blackhawks kept pace with San Jose for the top spot in the west as they eased past the Colorado Avalanche 5-2. Colin Fraser, Jonathan Toews, and Patrick Sharp all scored to give the 'Hawks a 3-0 lead. After the Avs scored twice - once late in the second and again mid-way through the third - the 'Hawks countered as Fraser scored his second of the game and Kris Vertseeg sunk an empty-net shot. The 'Hawks remained tied with the Sharks - both with 111 points - for the number one seed heading into tomorrow's finale when the 'Hawks close the season out against the rival Detroit Red Wings (2 p.m., CSN). more ›

Even with Ted Lilly expected to make an early return, Randy Wells solidified his spot in the Cubs' rotation with another great performance in the Cub's (15-9) 8-1 win over the Reds. Meanwhile, the White Sox (8-15) lit up the Angels early only to give up the game in the later innings en route to a 7-7 tie. Be sure to check in later this week when we offer up our annual team previews ahead of Monday's opening day. more ›

Ted Lilly gave the Cubs another stellar outing as the Cubs took the final game of their weekend series with the Cincinnati Reds by a 5-2 final. Lilly struck out seven over six innings, scattering six hits and not allowing any runs. At the plate, the Cubs had a good day, led by Derek Lee, who hit a solo homer, and Andres Blanco who went 3-for-4 and knocked in two RBIs. The only shaky moment came in the ninth when reliever John Grabow gave up two runs in the ninth but still held on to secure the win. The Cubs now welcome the rival Brewers in for a four-game set, starting tonight at 7:05 p.m. (CSN). more ›

The White Sox mustered an extra-inning 4-3 win yesterday in Anaheim and, more importantly, made a move up in their division, sliding into second place ahead of the Minnesota Twins. John Danks pitched a fantastic game, holding the Angels scoreless over six innings and the Sox were up 3-0 thanks in part to solo home runs from Gordon Beckham and Scott Podsednik. But the Sox bullpen gave away the lead, as Matt Thornton and Bobby Janks combined to give up three runs over the eight and ninth innings, forcing extras. In the top of the 10th, Podesednik came through again for the Sox, scoring on a wild pitch to go up 4-3, a lead they would hold for the victory. The Sox also stand alone in second only five games back of Detroit. The teams decide the series today at 2:35 p.m. (CSN). more ›

It's too little, too late for the playoffs, but the Cubs are finishing the season strong as they won their fourth straight game yesterday by beating the Cincinnati Reds 6-4. Aramis Ramirez had a big day at the plate, going three-for-three and knocking in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the fifth; Geovany Soto also contributed, hitting a two-run homer in the third. Rich Harden had a good, if short, start, pitching only four innings in which he struck out six and allowed one run (but walked five). A Jonny Gomes homer in the fifth tied the game at four, but Ramirez's RBI single in the bottom of that inning gave the Cubs the edge for good and Carlos Marmol earned another save. The teams square off again today at 12:05 (CSN). more ›

Lynfred Winery in Roselle is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its 1979 inception, Lynfred has grown to become the largest winery in the state and is a major force in trying to keep Illinois a "full reciprocity" state in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision in Granholm v. Heald, although distributors aren't making it easy. more ›

Cubs Blow Game To Reds more ›

Soriano Earns Contract more ›

Cubs Slide Continues more ›

Zambrano Does It All In Cubs Win more ›

Cubs Slip to Reds more ›

Cubs, Harden Shutdown Reds more ›

White Sox Pummel Mariners, Take Back First Place more ›

The Cubs now have fewer than ten games remaining on their schedule, and after Wednesday night's 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, they sit alone atop the NL Central — the Brewers lost to the Astros in extra innings. Lou Piniella's short-rest experiment worked Wednesday night, as Ted Lilly looked sharp, pitching seven innings while allowing two runs and striking out eight. While he didn't earn the victory, he kept the Cubs close enough that... more ›

Back in May, the International Olympic Committee laid the smack down on Chicago 2016 for illegal use of the torch symbol. (All Olympic imagery is reserved for official Olympic business. Chicago's still just an "applicant city.") Anyway, the suspense is over! The new logo is here, and boy, is it ... meh. According to this so-earnest-it-hurts explanation, the logo is "a great symbol of hope for our city and our nation," and the six points... more ›

There will be no Cubs-Cardinals endgame to their current series. The Cards have postponed tonight's game at Busch Stadium due to a death in the family. 29-year-old relief pitcher Josh Hancock died in a car crash early Sunday morning. Hancock, driving alone in his 2007 Ford Explorer, struck the rear end of a tow truck that was stationed in the left lane. The Cards pitcher died at 12:35 a.m. at the scene; the unidentified tow... more ›